Shrimp Etouffee - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 medium rib celery, chopped
1 lb. shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
Tabasco sauce
1 Tbsp. minced parsley

Preparation

In a large heavy skillet, heat the oil over moderately high heat.
Add onions, green pepper and celery; saute, stirring frequently, until onion is browned, about 15 minutes.
Add shrimp, salt and cayenne pepper.
Cook, stirring frequently, until shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes.
Sprinkle the flour over the shrimp and toss well to coat.
Add 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
(If more gravy is desired, add another tablespoon of flour and an additional 1/2 cup water.)
Stir in Tabasco sauce and parsley.
Serve over rice.